Shōji Nishimura
Imperial Japanese Navy admiral (1889-1944)
Facts
20 properties- Instance of
- human
- Date of birth
- November 30, 1889
- Date of death
- October 24, 1944
- Place of birth
- Akita
- Place of death
- Surigao Strait
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Award received
- Order of the Rising Sun[9]
- Family name
- Nishimura[17]
- Given name
- Shōji[18]
- Military branch
- Imperial Japanese Navy[11]
- Military, police or special rank
- vice admiral[12]
- Name in kana
- にしむら しょうじ[22]
- Name in native language
- 西村祥治[21]
- Participated in conflict
- World War II, Battle of the Java Sea, Guadalcanal campaign, Battle of Leyte Gulf[13][14][15][16]
- Start of work period
- 1911[23]
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- /m/03bx4q
- Ons Land ID
- 3d91fbe4-1b8d-4fd9-9fe8-1d45bfecaaf4
- TracesOfWar person ID
- 68240
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Summary
Shōji Nishimura's place of birth was Akita[1]. He was born on November 30, 1889[2]. He died in Surigao Strait[3]. He died on October 24, 1944[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5].
Body
Education
Educated at Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[7], a naval academy[24], in Japan[25], founded in 1866[26] and Akita Prefectural Akita High School[8], a Japanese high school[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1873[29].
FAQs
Where was Shōji Nishimura born?
Shōji Nishimura's place of birth was Akita[1].
Where did Shōji Nishimura die?
Shōji Nishimura passed away in Surigao Strait[3].
What did Shōji Nishimura do for work?
Shōji Nishimura worked as military personnel[5].
Where did Shōji Nishimura go to school?
Shōji Nishimura was educated at Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[7] and Akita Prefectural Akita High School[8].
What awards did Shōji Nishimura receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun[9].